Lights shine bright on the Carlmont stage, and a packed auditorium waits in silence.
One by one, students file out onto the stage and line up in front of a closed curtain. They’re small in number and face an enormous audience, but each and every one of them is smiling wide.
“One, two, three ...

The lunchtime crowd erupted into a roar of applause after one of the performers finished their act to the awe of many onlookers.
Carlmont’s Got Talent is an annual talent show that allows the school population to see the unique talents of their peers.
The talent showcased during the event, w...

Carlmont’s Got Talent is a talent show in which groups or individuals can display any sort of talent across the span of a few weeks.
The competition is held in the quad from April 18 until May 5. Sign-ups were held for two weeks in the ASB room starting on March 21.
The entire event is run by ...

Singers, dancers, and artists will all be gathered in the quad for one competition and one prize.
Carlmont’s Got Talent is an event during lunch where students can perform any talent they have.
Students can sign up in the ASB room from March 20 to April 4.
Jake Stulbarg, a junior who is part ...

On Friday, Feb. 3, the City of Belmont hosted its first citywide talent show put on by the newly formed Youth Advisory Committee (YAC).
More than 100 people came to watch 25 acts that ranged from dancing to martial arts to music and even a live drawing session.
All ages came to share their talents,...

Many people grew up listening to adventurous tales such as Where the Wild Things Are, Goodnight Moon, and other bedtime stories.
As high schoolers are entrenched in their studies and extracurriculars, most tend to forget these childhood classics in the midst of the complicated plots of Shakespe...

Senior and ASB Vice President Lukas Kelly checks the quad sound system in preparation for day one of Carlmont's Got Talent. (Minh-Han Vu)
Senior Chris Tang plays a classical piece on a home-brought keyboard. Tang has performed in venues across the country and plans to pursue music afte...

“We’re going to be losing a lot of talent this year,” said Instrumental Music Director John DaBaldo at the Carlmont High School Chamber Music Night.
Chamber Music Night showcased the abilities of dozens of instrumental music students.
The concert was divided into two parts, separated by...

Passion for a sport is something that many people understand. For freshman Sophia Eaker, soccer has been a lifelong passion.
Eaker started playing soccer with her cousin at a very young age. "I've been playing soccer since I was 3 years old," said Eaker. "Soccer means everything to me."
Over...

It is no secret that Carlmont's Jazz Ensemble members are dedicated, talented, and successful.
The group attends more events outside of Carlmont and has more awards than any other music group. "It's partially because there are more competitions offered in [the jazz category], and the smaller group...